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Book Shelves at Ipswich and Colchester Hospital Libraries 

Thousands of books waiting to be discovered by you 

  • We have over 8,000 physical books in our collection, covering a wide range of clinical and non-clinical topics.
  • Use the Library Catalogue to search for and reserve books. 
  • Scroll down to find links to our reading lists.
  • You can find out more about how to request books via our book and artcile request pages.
  • You can also email esneftlibrary@esneft.nhs.uk for any help searching for books/reading lists. 

Library Catalogue

The library catalogue is the main place for you to search for books, place holds and check what you have on loan.  The catalogue contains the records for most books held within NHS Libraries in the East of England.  Most of these books are available for ESNEFT staff to borrow (unless indicated) and can be reserved via the catalogue.  The simplest way to search for books is:

  • Click on the link below 
  • You do not need to login to search for books 
  • Search for books using keywords, title, author, ISBN etc. 
  • In the results list, click on the title of the book to see its location and availability
  • The call number relates to where you will find the book on the shelves 
  • To reserve the book, press 'Place Hold'
  • You will need to login with your library membership number and password.
  • For ESNEFT staff membership numbers will begin with either CGH or IMR.
  • You can choose which NHS library in the East to pick the book up from (this can be different from the one you registered with
  • You will get can email when the book is ready to collect 
  • Please email esneftlibrary@esneft.nhs.uk for any help in accessing books

New Books at ESNEFT Libraries

ESNEFT Reading Lists

Overview:

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  • Below you will find a number of reading lists created by the ESNEFT Library team. 
  • These lists highlight certain areas of our collection. 
  • Simply click on the link to view - you don't have to login to view list.  
  • Our reading lists contain both physical books and eBooks. 
  • If you would like to reserve any physical books listed, you will need to login with your Library Membership Number and password.
  • To access eBooks you will need your OpenAthens login details - visit our OpenAthens page for more information. 
  • If you are doing a course via a university, we suggest contacting your university library for specific module readings lists.
  • Please email esneftlibrary@esneft.nhs.uk and we will be happy to help you with any questions/requests. 

 

ESNEFT Libraries Reading Lists:

esneftlibrary@esneft.nhs.uk 

Colchester - 01206 742146  

Ipswich - 01473 702544 (ext 1544)

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